21 Reasons to Get Married

Why should you get married? Researchers Dr. Pat Fagan, Anne Dougherty, and Miriam McElvain have identified 162 reasons -- ranging from richer intimacy to better health, higher income and more successful kids. Here are 21 of their best reasons.

Reason to get married #18

Married mothers report less depression, more support from their partners and more stable relationships than cohabiting mothers.